Wheeling Park District-Heritage Park, Wheeling IL
Sunday, October 25th, 2026
🎉 Race Date
Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 9:00 AM
📝 Registration Opens
May 1, 2025
🏃♂️ Race Overview
Join us for a 5K run/walk celebrating the Day of the Dead. Run through picturesque Heritage Park and on the streets of Wheeling. Enjoy music and entertainment along the course. Hang out after the race for awards, music, and food. Strollers and wagons are welcome. No pets allowed.
🎽 Participant Perks
All participants will receive the following with their entry fee:
- Guaranteed Shirt: Participants who register prior to October 1, 2026 are guaranteed a shirt.
- Adult Size: Adult size shirts will be unisex adult sizing.
- Kids Size: Kids size shirts will be youth sizing.
- Note: No additional shirts will be ordered after October 1st. Supplies are limited: register early to guarantee your shirt selection.
🏅 Additional Benefits
- Participation Medals: All finishers will receive a medal.
- Awards: Awards for 1st place finishers.
- Post-Race Refreshments: Enjoy a refresher table after the race.
- Event Atmosphere: A party-like atmosphere on the course and post-event celebration.
- Timing: Professional chip timing will be provided.
- Photos: Free photo downloads after the event.
🔗 More Information
For more details and to register, please visit: Wheeling Day of the Dead 5K.
